Ameren Corporation

Electrical Engineer

Ameren Corporation$71K — $172K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution required.
  • Five+ years of experience in power and/or electrical engineering design for power generation preferred.
  • Experience with combined cycle plants and gas turbines preferred.
  • Familiarity with large project execution desired.
  • Missouri Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical support on various electrical engineering topics for gas generation projects.
  • Plan and coordinate project activities to ensure timely and high-quality completion.
  • Offer engineering recommendations considering safety and design standards.
  • Interface with external engineers, vendors, and regulatory bodies as needed.
  • Review and assure quality of external engineering work on design elements.
  • Support on-site during all project phases including design and construction.
  • Stay updated on advancements in turbine-generator and auxiliary technologies.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
  • Retirement savings plans including 401(k) with company match.
  • Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
  • Work-life balance initiatives including flexible work arrangements.
  • Incentive programs tied to performance.
Full Job Description
This role includes providing technical expertise in Electrical Engineering (with specialization in heavy power, high / medium / low voltage design, T&D, or combination thereof) to help lead project development in association with Ameren Power Operations and Company-wide design and project management requirements. The Electrical Engineer will report to the Manager, New Gas Generation Project Execution. Key responsibilities include: - Contribute to the team of professional / technical staff in all phases of the new gas generation projects by providing technical support on a variety of topics related to the EE fields of expertise. - Plan, schedule, prioritize and coordinate activities to assure that assignments are completed in a high quality and timely manner, as directed by the Manager. - Provide sound engineering recommendations and solutions for assignments taking into consideration safety, customer affordability, conservative operations, Ameren Missouri Power OPS design standards, internal Ameren stakeholders, and outside engineering expertise. - Interface with outside engineers, vendors, contractors, suppliers, governmental and regulatory agencies, as well as other groups with the Company in performance of tasks as needed. - Provide guidance, review, and QA / QC of outside engineer, contractor, and vendor EE work. Lead by example by following and setting expectations for high quality work on critical design elements from external stakeholders. - Provide on-site support as directed during all phases of Energy Center project design, construction, start-up, and testing. - Participate on and interface with Ameren teams, as required. - Keep abreast of state-of-the-art developments and improvements for turbine-generator and auxiliaries EE technology. - Power engineering specific responsibilities will include but are not limited to: Transformers, HV switchyard, motors, generators, exciters, protective relaying, circuit breakers, motor controls, cable / raceway, DC systems and SKM or ETAP modelling. Qualifications - Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited college or university is required. - Five or more years of power and / or EE design engineering experience for Power Generation facilities in the applicable areas listed under "Key Responsibilities" is preferred. - Experience with combined cycle plants, gas turbines, turbomachinery, steam generators or other energy center mechanical or environmental systems preferred. - Experience with large project execution preferred. - A Missouri Professional Engineer (PE) license is preferred but not required. Essential Functions Time spent on site during construction and start-up will be required. This will include exposure to heat and cold temperatures, vicinity to high energy equipment (electrical, controlled combustion, etc.), dust, safe use of electrical / other PPE, and climbing of ladders and steps. Employing safe work practices at all times is a must. Travel to and from outside engineer, vendor, and contractor offices will be required (including overnight and international travel at times) for design reviews, factory acceptance test witnessing, and engineering quality inspections. In addition to the above qualifications, the successful candidate will demonstrate: Must have demonstrated excellent engineering design, analytical, communications, flexibility, and human relations skills. Compensation Range: $71,100.00 - $172,200.00 * This pay range encompasses multiple levels of the role. Career level and compensation depends upon applicant's credentials. At Ameren, base salary is one component of a competitive compensation package for employees. Our pay ranges are broad to allow for movement within our organization and to accommodate different skill sets and levels of expertise. We take into consideration a variety of factors including, but not limited to, skills, abilities, experience, education, credentials, and internal equity when determining the base salary offered. Roles are eligible for additional rewards including annual incentive payments based on individual and company performance. If end date is listed, the posting will come down at 12:00 am on that date: Monday June 08, 2026

About Ameren Corporation

Ameren Corporation (Ameren) is a utility holding company. The Company’s principal subsidiaries are Union Electric Company (Ameren Missouri) and Ameren Illinois Company (Ameren Illinois). The Company's segments include Ameren Missouri and Ameren Illinois. Ameren Missouri operates a rate-regulated electric generation, transmission and distribution business, and a rate-regulated natural gas transmission and distribution business in Missouri. Ameren Illinois operates a rate-regulated electric and natural gas transmission and distribution business in Illinois. AER consists of non-rate-regulated operations, including Ameren Energy Generating Company (Genco), AmerenEnergy Resources Generating Company (AERG) and Ameren Energy Marketing Company (Marketing Company). In December 2013, the Company announced that it has completed the divestiture of its merchant generation business, formerly known as Ameren Energy Resources Company, LLC (AER).

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Learn more about Ameren Corporation
Size
9,116 employees
Market Cap
$23 billion
Industry
Net Income
$871 million
Founded
1881
5 Year Trend
+1%
Revenue
$5.7 billion
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